In this edition of the Hubcap: Randy's Roundup, It Happened Last Meeting, Club Announcements and News
Our Speaker For Thursday, August 21:
Drs. Britton and Bobbye Wood
Why Positive Communication is Important in Life
Randy's Roundup
Greetings Fellow Rotarians,
All of us are undoubtedly aware of Rotary’s motto. “Service Above Self.” Did you know there are two official Rotary mottoes? I must confess I did not know this, but there are and the history about these is fascinating! “Service Above Self” and “One Profits Most Who Serves Best,” are both official mottoes. These can be traced back to the early days of the organization.
In 1911, the second Rotary convention, in Portland, Oregon, approved “He Profits Most Who Serves Best” as the Rotary motto. The wording was adapted from a speech that Rotarian Arthur Frederick Sheldon delivered to the first convention, held in Chicago the previous year. Sheldon declared that “only the science of right conduct toward others pays. Business is the science of human services. He profits most who serves his fellows best.”
The Portland gathering also inspired the motto, “Service Above Self.” During an outing on the Columbia River, Ben Collins, president of the Rotary Club of Minneapolis, Minnesota, talked with Seattle Rotarian J.E. Pinkham about the proper way to organize a Rotary club, offering the principle his club had adopted: “Service, Not Self.” Pinkham invited Rotary founder Paul Harris, who also was on the trip, to join their conversation. Harris asked Collins to address the convention, and “Service, Not Self” was met with great enthusiasm.
At the 1950 Rotary International Convention in Detroit, Michigan, both slogans were formally approved as the official mottoes of Rotary. The 1989 Council on Legislation established “Service Above Self” as the principal motto of Rotary because it best conveys the philosophy of unselfish volunteer service. “He Profits Most Who Serves Best” was modified to “They Profit Most Who Serve Best” in 2004 and to its current wording, “One Profits Most Who Serves Best,” in 2010. Source: Rotary's Two Official Mottoes
Rotary Club of Arlington’s Vision Statement:
“To inspire and unite individuals who passionate about making a lasting impact locally and globally through service, connection and leadership.”
It Happened Last Meeting
By LeeAnne Chenoweth Lawson
Hello Rotarians! Prayer and pledge: Jason Kazarian. Greeter: Hal Thurow
Announcements: Leslie Eads announced the fall tasting at the Taste Community restaurant, 200 N. Cooper St, Aug. 29, 6 pm. This is a 4 to 5 course meal for $30! Randy Hendricks reminded all of us tolog our volunteer hours and to reflect on our new vision statement: “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change—across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” Karina Cassell, Jock Bethune, and Judith Scott invited us very enthusiastically to our next happy hour Monday Aug. 25, 5pm-7 at Arlington’s Rodeo Goat on Division. Barry Bondurant reminded us of the next global grant deadline and that there was a board meeting right after the meeting. Jim Quick urged us to attend the American Soldier Toby Keith Tribute Concert on Sept. 11, 7 pm at the Levitt. LeeAnne Chenoweth hopes to fill the front row tables with Rotarians on Rotary night atTimeless Concerts, Sat. Sept. 20, 8 -9 pm concert (music theme is Spanish Language) followed by a party. Did I forget to say free wine, soft drinks and parking?
Donna Mack led us in song, singing “Getting to Know You.”
Birthdays: August 11 is the birthday of 3 Rotarians: Ken Cox, Kelly Love and Veronica Rodriguez. Nathanial Hearne and Dan Blumberg both celebrated on Aug. 12. There were no anniversaries this week.
Our speaker was Dr. Chris Hightower, introduced by Stacey Bridger. Dr. Hightower is the President and CEO of the Arlington Museum of Art. She mentioned that Chris grew up in Arlington, attended Arlington High School, and has been associated with the Arlington Museum of Art since 2006. He has a Bachelor of Arts in History from TCU, a Master of Higher Education Administration, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership. He is even a realtor!
Chris loves sports and traveling, spending his free time reading books and watching films about art and artists. His favorite artists include Michelangelo, Cezanne, and Picasso, stating "In the past, I can remember seeing an exhibit of etchings by Rembrandt at the museum, as well as a special exhibit of pottery by Picasso."
Of course, the AMA seeks out high art, but as with all arts organizations, pop culture exhibits earn more funds. Pop culture has been to the museum recently with Disney movie costume displays, and this fall with a Game of Thrones exhibit. The exhibit, “Pompeii: The Immortal City” was immensely popular in March, 2024, drawing people from all over the nation. Another critically acclaimed exhibit of 2024 was the Rubell Museum’s collection of women artists.
The mission statement of the AMA: “The Arlington Museum of Art champions creativity and provides access to art for the educational enrichment, cultural and economic development for our community.” There are three important pillars: exhibitions, education, and economic development for our community.
Chis hopes the City of Arlington will create a second “cultural arts district,” which will bring in more grants and development. He shared how the arts are an important part of communities, not only for a better quality of life, but have truly positive impact economically. 50% of AMA visitors travel more than 50 miles, which results in these visitors eating in our restaurants, and sometimes booking our hotels. North Texas attracts 86 million visitors per year! Art museums are especially important to cities, as twice as many people visit museums as they attend all sports events and theme parks combined! Chris noted the AMA is building sustainable recognition, being number 6 in a top 10 list of “Readers’ Choice 2025” in USA Today. #1 was The Columbus Museum, and #10 was the Dolly Parton Experience.
The AMA is building a new education center as an expansion. This center will include classrooms, art galleries and a tech room. There has been a popular summer art camp for kids at the AMA for many years. The youth programs at the AMA are the largest in Texas! Youth art month is a decades long tradition at the museum, allowing students to display their art. Keep up with what's new at the AMA on their website and become a member so you can be the first to know about new exhibits and receive special event invitations!
Our club donated a book to the Webb Elementary School Library in Chris Hightower’s honor.
Speakers next week: Aug. 21 our speakers will be Drs. Britton and Bobbye Wood, on positive communication.
Tom Ware gave us the last laugh.
Thought for the day: “Art would not be important if life were not important, and life is important.” By James Baldwin, 1961
President Randy led us in the 4-way Test and then dismissed us.
